Tokyo to Los Angeles Time Difference
Standard offset: -17 hours. Tokyo is UTC+9; Los Angeles is UTC−8.
- LondonEurope/LondonMon 01 Jun, 07:22
- New YorkAmerica/New_YorkMon 01 Jun, 02:22
- Los AngelesAmerica/Los_AngelesSun 31 May, 23:22
- TokyoAsia/TokyoMon 01 Jun, 15:22
Time zone facts
Tokyo–LA is a major tech corridor spanning 17 hours standard (or 16 during PDT).
Tokyo to Los Angeles — standard time reference
Based on standard (non-DST) offsets. During daylight saving time the gap may differ by ±1 hour — use the live converter above for exact current times.
| Tokyo (standard) | Los Angeles (standard) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00−1 day |
| 06:00 | 13:00−1 day |
| 07:00 | 14:00−1 day |
| 08:00 | 15:00−1 day |
| 09:00 | 16:00−1 day |
| 10:00 | 17:00−1 day |
| 11:00 | 18:00−1 day |
| 12:00 | 19:00−1 day |
| 13:00 | 20:00−1 day |
| 14:00 | 21:00−1 day |
| 15:00 | 22:00−1 day |
| 16:00 | 23:00−1 day |
| 17:00 | 00:00 |
| 18:00 | 01:00 |
| 19:00 | 02:00 |
| 20:00 | 03:00 |
| 21:00 | 04:00 |
| 22:00 | 05:00 |
| 23:00 | 06:00 |
Business hours overlap
Assuming 09:00–18:00 working hours in both cities (standard time).
No overlap — business hours do not coincide during standard time. Consider early morning or late evening calls.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
During standard time, Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Tokyo. During daylight saving time, this gap may shift by ±1 hour.
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
No. Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time — No DST — always UTC+9.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles observes DST: PDT (UTC−7) Mar–Nov.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Use the live converter above to find an overlap in business hours (09:00–18:00 in both cities). The reference table shows the standard time offset at a glance.